Yoga Camp will begin on Friday afternoon and go through Memorial Day Monday at brunch. Camp Double Bear is a private camp situated on 100 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The land is forested with madrones, firs, oaks, bays, and redwoods, and the views are amazing!

About Camp Double Bear

Please note that accommodations are camping-style. We have a large sleeping yurt for those who wish to sleep inside, and others may camp on the property in tents or trailers. Please plan to bring sleeping bags and all of your camping gear for the weekend. Indoor bathroom and shower facilities with hot water are provided. We expect participants of Yoga Camp to act in a respectful, mindful way and to keep the property clean!

Itinerary

Friday

Friday

Day 1

Our magical Camp is 90 minutes away from Oakland, on the way to Santa Cruz. Arrive anytime after 3pm, and get settled into your Yurt or tent. Make sure to grab a snack and a dip in the Hot Tub! Our first Yoga class will be at 6pm, a relaxing Yin practice to soothe you after a long week. This is followed by dinner prepared by Chef Joshua, some getting to know you activities to meet your fellow campers, and a campfire followed by more hot-tubbing under the stars.

Rise early for Morning Meditation, take a Sunrise Hike...or sleep in and be cozy! Our morning yoga practice will be a Power Flow at 10am, so prepare to sweat and remember your water bottle. Brunch will be served afterwards, a nice long lingering meal with Mimosas if you choose. Then, sunbathe, hot-tub explore local wineries, hike, or just chill! We will be offering a Mala-making workshop for those who feel called to create a piece of art to remember their experience. In the late afternoon, we will have a Restorative Yoga practice followed by dinner, campfire, and more hot-tubbing! (Can you tell we love hot-tubbing?))

Sunday is pretty much the same as Saturday...with a few changes! We will be offering a special 420-enhanced Yoga practice in the late afternoon for those who wish to partake. We will also get some Group Hikes going for those that wish to explore our surroundings. Don't miss our Closing Campfire tonite!

We will start our final day with a Vigorous Yoga practice and Closing Circle, then chow down on our last brunch. Around noon it's time to pack up and leave...but don't worry, there is definitely time for one last Hot Tub session before you go!

Our magical Camp is 90 minutes away from Oakland, on the way to Santa Cruz. Arrive anytime after 3pm, and get settled into your Yurt or tent. Make sure to grab a snack and a dip in the Hot Tub! Our first Yoga class will be at 6pm, a relaxing Yin practice to soothe you after a long week. This is followed by dinner prepared by Chef Joshua, some getting to know you activities to meet your fellow campers, and a campfire followed by more hot-tubbing under the stars.

Who’s interested

Your Organizer

Rachel Rajput founded Left Coast Power Yoga in 2013 to bring a challenging, heated Power Yoga shala to the Oakland community. As a yoga instructor, she draws from her dance, theater, and improvisation background. She weaves bits of Yogic philosophy into every class and hopes that students come out of her classes ready to take on the world like true Warriors!
She received her 200 Hr Certification from Laughing Lotus SF (with Keith Borden and Jasmine Tarkeshi, and her 300 Hr from Yoga Tree (with Jason Crandall, Janet Stone, Jane Austin, and Annie Carpenter.) Rachel believes that the power of your practice can make any of life’s problems, no matter how big or small, infinitely more manageable. She loves leading retreats both locally in Northern California.... and abroad!

Reviews

This yoga retreat was a wonderful experience, guided by two skilled and inspiring yoga instructors. The accommodation at Mar de Jade was perfect, serene and beautiful. The entire retreat was well organized with just the right balance of structure and free time. Can't wait until the next one. Thank you Rachel and Jenna. Highlight of 2018.

This trip was so memorable and will always have a special place in my heart. Teaching yoga in such a beautiful place with such beautiful souls was a very unique opportunity for me.
The food was organic and delicious, the massage therapist on site literally healed my psoas, and the yoga rooms overlooked the Pacific Ocean and we moved to the sound of the waves.
This trip was fun filled, yoga filled, and most of all .... heart filled!
Can’t wait for the next one:)

It was the perfect blend of jungle/non-city time with a dash of city excitement at the end. Great way to transition us back into the Real World after 5 days in paradise. Mar de Jade was amazing. I loved the food and accommodations. I also loved the freedom to do as little or as much as we wanted. Rachel provided us with lots of options on each day.
For an extrovert/introvert like me, it was perfect. I could engage and interact with the group, and also take as much time as I needed to recharge myself on my own. Our daily yoga practice(s) were exactly what my body/mind needed to get back on track after a particularly challenging year.
The group of yogis was so warm and accepting, no matter whether you're a client of the Oakland-based yoga studios or not, you would definitely feel welcomed into the crew.
I will definitely be going on this retreat again next year!